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heavy metal

NOUN
hard rock
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"There are bacteria that can metabolically utilize the heavy metal, uranium, which is toxic for humans," says Dr. Evelyn Krawczyk-Bärsch, scientist in HZDR's Terrestrial Microbiology research group and co-author of the study.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

“Our team is continuing to interpret these findings alongside some additional specialized testing, which also includes further heavy metal testing that remains pending,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

Sharon Osbourne, the widow of heavy metal pioneer Ozzy, has used the first anniversary of his death to tell fans to remember him by playing music "really loud".

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

The city has been awash with fans cloaked in black - wearing T-shirts in tribute to Osbourne or Black Sabbath - visiting sites in the city most connected to the heavy metal icon.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

He hops off his stool and opens the heavy metal door at the end of the counter.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty




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